Allison's POV

Luca’s hand rested lightly on my back as we stepped into the baby store. A gentle touch, guiding me inside while he followed closely behind me.

His men stood back outside the store. I glanced back to see through the transparent walls, their massive bodies planted on both sides of the double glass doors of the store.

Rows of pastel-colored blankets and cribs lined the aisles, the faint scent of powder filling the air. A woman behind the counter smiled at us like we were the ...